Tamiami Trade Center 14000-14048 SW 140th St 1,530 - 6,999 SF of Industrial Space Available in Miami, FL 33186

Mike Jones provides expert guidance as a commercial real estate advisor in industrial, office, and land transactions in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. Miami-born and raised, Mike is known for his insights into the areas of business and finance at both macro and micro levels. His expertise is particularly valuable to tenants of every size whose current or future business goals involve a presence in any of South Florida’s high value, extremely competitive submarkets.

Active in the South Florida commercial real estate market since 2013, Mike joined Fairchild Partners in February 2020. Thanks to his longstanding local relationships, as well as his connections to national and international businesses, he has been part of over 300 transactions worth more than $50 million. Mike’s energy, tenacity, and drive benefit a wide range of tenants, landlords, and investors who repeatedly call on his detailed market knowledge to guide them toward genuine value and away from hype.

Mike studied hospitality management at Florida International University, where he gained a background in business, economics, and customer service. His enthusiasm for helping businesses and individuals achieve their real estate goals comes across clearly and consistently in his dedication and professionalism.

Modern technology makes it practical for Mike and his wife to live in the Florida Keys, where they are committed to giving back to the community. Their activities there include participating in Keys beach clean-ups, supporting the Sea Turtle Conservancy, and spending time on the water with family and friends.

A real estate advisor at Fairchild Partners since 2011, Jonathan Lay has a keen understanding of the asset types and dynamics of Florida’s commercial real estate industry. Known for crafting perceptive market analysis, financial analysis, transaction structuring, and strategic planning throughout the transaction process, he supports the firm’s landlord, tenant, buyer, and seller representation activities. A valued team member who is experienced in a wide variety of commercial properties and markets, he helps create comprehensive solutions for customers who own or are pursuing office and retail assets in sought-after South Florida areas. Jonathan is a licensed Real Estate Sales Associate, C2EX certified, a Certified Real Estate Appraiser, and a CCIM designee.

Recent South Florida transactions include the leasing of significant office spaces in Coconut Grove, Downtown Doral, greater Doral and Kendall totaling approximately 450,000 SF of leasing for calendar year 2019.  He has represented buyers and investors in the acquisition of major office and industrial properties throughout South Florida.

Jonathan is part of the Commercial Board of Governors of Miami Commercial, the commercial arm of the Miami Association of Realtors (MAR), is a member of the Miami-Dade/Monroe district chapter of the CCIM Institute, and holds the Education Chair position in the 2020 CCIM Board of Directors. He serves on the Development Committee for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami. He is also a member of the Florida International University (FIU) Real Estate Council.

Jonathan holds master’s degrees in finance (MSF) and in international real estate (MSIRE) from Florida International University. During the 10th anniversary year of the MSIRE program, FIU recognized Jonathan as one of the program’s 10 most remarkable graduates whose life and work exemplify excellence with the “10 Years & Rising” award.

His undergraduate degree, a double major in international business and real estate, is also from FIU. A graduate of Belen Jesuit Preparatory High School, Class of 2002, he is fluent in English and Italian, and conversational in Spanish.